Marinated Asparagus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb fresh asparagus
pimento strips (to garnish) (optional) or diced tomato (to garnish) (optional)

Preparation

Remove the bottom third of the asparagus (woody parts of the stalk) and discard. Arrange asparagus in a steaming basket. Cover and cook over boiling water 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
Combine wine vinegar, lemon juice salt, sugar, black pepper, cayenne and Dijon mustard stirring well. Gradually add oil, whisking until emulisfied.
Place asparagus in a 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish; add marinade. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Drain asparagus.
Arrange on a serving platter; garnish with pimiento strips or tomatoes if desired.